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Mexico, located between the United States and Guatemala (and Belize), is one of the world's most popular destinations. Its main tourist attractions are its Pacific, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico beach resorts, its lands and deserts, and its cultural heritage sites. When to Go/Climate: the best season to travel to Mexico is from October to May, the dry season, except in the Northern regions and inland, where temperatures may be below freezing in winter. High season is during Easter and Christmas/New Year, and July and August. During the wet season, from June to September, it rains almost every evening. Its Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coasts may be affected by hurricanes from the beginning of June to the end of November. Get in: the country's main International Airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez (MEX). Other International Airports are Acapulco (ACA), Guadalajara (GDL), Puerto Vallarta (PVR), and Cancun (CAN). You can also access Mexico by road from the United States, Guatemala and Belize. Get around: Mexico has an excellent network of buses that can take you almost anywhere. Renting a car is also a good option. Money and Costs: The local currency is the Peso. USD are widely accepted. Prices in Mexico are low. Length of stay: You need several weeks in order to visit Mexico. Languages/People: 100+ million people live in Mexico. Spanish is the official language. 10% of its population have one of the Amerindian languages as their mother tongue. Although English is widely spoken, learning some basic words in Spanish will make your travel easier. Food: Tortillas, frijoles (beans), chilies and Guacamoles, served with a more or less spicy sauce, are found in almost every Mexican meal. Tequila and beer are the national drinks. Safety: When traveling to Mexico leave your valuables in your hotel safe box (or just leave them at home). By night and in crowded spaces take extra precautions.
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Tijuana is a border town, located in the Mexican state of Baja California, next to the US border, famous for its restaurants, its shops and its wild parties. |
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San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas) San Cristobal de las Casas is the third largest city in Chiapas, and the main tourist destination in this region in the South of Mexico. |
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The archeological site of Chichen Itza, since 2007 considered one of the World's New Seven Wonders, is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Mexico. |
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Uxmal, in the state of Yucatan, is one of the most wonderful Mayan ruins that one can visit in Mexico. The archeological site is located 50 miles south of the city of Merida. |
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Palenque is an old Mayan city in the state of Chiapas, South of Mexico. This archeological site is one of the most visited in Mexico, and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. |
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The capital of the state of Yucatan is worth visiting for its colonial buildings and as a starting point for exploring the Mayan archeological sites in the region (Uxmal, Chichen Itza, Palenque, and so on). |
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In Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the resort town of Cancun is world-wide famous for its turquoise waters, for its sandy beaches and for its never-ending nightlife. |
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Playa del Carmen (Mayan Riviera) Playa del Carmen is a beach resort in Mexico's Mayan Riviera famous for its beach, for its azure waters and for its vivid nightlife, the perfect spot to spend a holiday in the Caribbean Sea. |
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Cozumel is a paradisiacal island in the Caribbean Sea, opposite Playa del Carmen, off the Yucatan coast in Mexico. |
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Tulum is a Maya archeological site beautifully located by the sea in the Yucatan Peninsula, South of Mexico. |
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A quick trip around Yucatan, with special emphasis in its history, culture, and landscape. |
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South of Mexico is Guatemala, with its many historical sites, especially recommended after a trip to the Mexican state of Chiapas. |
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